Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, The Film Society of Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater is on 65th Street near Amsterdam Avenue.
Our theater is convenient to the 65th Street stop of the 1 train, as well as being five blocks from a major transportation hub, Columbus Circle. Bus Lines M104, M5, and M7 all stop in front of Lincoln Center.
Walk west on 65th Street, look for the FILM banner on 65th Street. For access to the upper level use: the new public staircase on the north side of 65th St near the mid-block crossing, the elevator in the Juilliard School, the elevator or the escalator directly beneath the theater.
Above: the new public staircase that takes you up to the Walter Reade Theater.
About Lincoln Center construction
Lincoln Center has embarked upon a major transformation initiative to fully modernize its concert halls and public spaces, renew its 16-acre urban campus, and reinforce its vitality for decades to come. During the construction process, entrance to facilities on the campus may be affected. We appreciate your patience with the process.
Extensive information about the transformation of Lincoln Center, can be found here.
To speak to Lincoln Center customer service staff, call (212) 875-5456, Monday through Friday from 9am - 8pm.
Walk west on 65th Street for access to the Walter Reade Theater.